Air Forces comparison: Bhutan vs China
Bhutanese Air Force 🇧🇹
| Official Name | Bhutanese Air Force |
| Local Name | Royal Bhutan Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 2 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
People's Liberation Army Air Force 🇨🇳
| Official Name | People's Liberation Army Air Force |
| Local Name | 空军 (Kōngjūn) |
| Active aircraft | 3375 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 130 |
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Bhutanese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
2 | |
Training
|
0 | |
Transport
|
0 | |
UAV
|
0 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Chinese aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
1936 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
1019 | |
|
Training
|
16 | |
|
Transport
|
398 | |
|
UAV
|
0 | |
|
Other
|
6 | |
Evolution of Bhutanese Air Force fleet
Evolution of Chinese Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Bhutan or China?
China has more military aircraft with 3,375 active aircraft compared to Bhutan's 2, a difference of 3,373 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Bhutan or China?
China has more combat aircraft with 1,936 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Bhutan's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Bhutan or China?
China operates more military helicopters with 1,019 compared to Bhutan's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Bhutan or China?
China has more transport aircraft with 398 compared to Bhutan's 0.
Which country has more aircraft on order, Bhutan or China?
China has 130 aircraft on order compared to Bhutan's 0.